Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
When you hear “songs with titles that start with ‘Ke’ (け),” what tracks come to mind?
It’s not always easy to think of any off the top of your head, right?
Even after doing some research, I got the impression they’re surprisingly hard to find—but I did come across some surefire hits, timeless favorites, and hidden gems.
In this article, I’ll carefully select and introduce songs whose titles start with “Ke” (け)!
Feel free to use this as a reference when you’re wondering which songs start with “Ke” (け), or as a starting point for choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ke” (221–230)
Que sera, seraAmi Koshimizu
“There’s no use worrying—things will work out, so take it easy!” This song carries that message.
Its playful, almost word-chain-like lyrics are intriguing, so even people who don’t know the song can enjoy it.
If you’re stuck without a song to sing at karaoke, this one is recommended.
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)The Yamada Family & Mr. Fujiwara and Classmates
This is an insert song from “My Neighbors the Yamadas.” It’s a cover, but since it was used toward the end of the film, it leaves a strong impression.
Sung by the full cast of voice actors, it matches the carefree tone of the work and stands as a song that symbolizes the film.
Songs with titles starting with 'Ke' (231–240)
Que Sera, Sera (Whatever will be, will be)The Yamada family members
It’s a song from Isao Takahata’s animated film My Neighbors the Yamadas.
Even among Ghibli works, this one is particularly warm and laid-back, and the arrangement—where a character in the film belts out this classic chanson—has a charming sweetness that naturally brings a smile to your face.
The lilting triple-time rhythm feels wonderfully comfortable, and though the singing is by no means polished, its distinctive flavor makes for a heartwarming track.
Crash the weddingYumi Matsutoya
This is a song from the 1997 album “Suyua no Nami.” Unlike dramatic scenes where someone swoops in to steal the bride, this one is about the bride herself realizing, right before the vows, that her answer is NO! She belts out, “Blow up the wedding in a shower of sparks!” If you’re about to become a bride, make sure you really look at your partner before it comes to this.
Stop fightingNaoko Kawai
“Stop Fighting,” one of the signature songs by Naoko Kawai, a leading idol of the 1980s.
The song was written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi, who later released a self-cover.
It portrays a love triangle in which two men are in love with the same woman and end up fighting over her, while she urges them to stop.
Though it sounds like a ballad that captures the wavering heart of a woman, matching Naoko Kawai’s cute and innocent image, when you carefully read the lyrics as you listen, you can’t help but feel she’s actually quite a little temptress.
devotionYutaka Akiba & Alon Knights
Akiba Yutaka and The Arrow Knights’ lead vocalist Akira Kinoshita has a voice that’s both lustrous and sharp, and “Kenshin” is a masterpiece of mood enka that highlights his appeal even more.
If you sing it to make up after a fight with your girlfriend, she’ll surely forgive you—so give it a try.
Stop fightingMariya Takeuchi
Originally written by Mariya Takeuchi as the 10th single for Naoko Kawai, the song was released in September 1982.
In 1987, Takeuchi herself released a self-cover.
This self-cover version is included on the 1987 album “REQUEST” and the 2008 album “Expressions.” The song features a very catchy, easy-to-hum melody and tempo, and the vocal range used in the melody is one that almost anyone can sing comfortably, so even those who aren’t confident singers should be able to handle it without difficulty.
Because the melody has relatively little dramatic contour, I think it’s best to sing with a gentle overall feel while avoiding monotony—ideally by understanding and expressing the lyrics’ content as you sing.